As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, work will be completed on a section of Byron Avenue between Sherbourne Road and Redwood Avenue to build a temporary crossover linking motor vehicle traffic from Byron Avenue to Richmond Road. During this work, Byron Avenue will be closed between Sherbourne Road and…
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, a temporary crossover linking motor vehicle traffic from Byron Avenue to Richmond Road is under construction from Monday, April 22 to Monday, May 13. Once construction of the crossover is complete, access to the east driveway of 727 Richmond Road will be blocked…
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, work will be completed on a section of Cleary Avenue to replace watermain, storm sewer and sanitary sewer infrastructure. This will be a long-term project taking place from May to October 2024 and will involve deep excavation as well as the construction of…
Please be advised that the Britannia Water Purification Plant (2731 Cassels Street) will have siteworks improvements completed in the Summer of 2024. These improvements are limited to the roadway leading towards the front of the building as well as the front parking area. There will be no impact to the greenspace adjacent to Mud Lake…
Earth Day is a good time to look at the City’s Climate Ready Ottawa, the Draft Climate Resiliency Strategy. Residents are encouraged to visit the public engagement page, complete the survey or come to an open house. Finally, the Climate Change team, along with the City’s Solid Waste Team, will be supporting a Repair Café…
From clothing to small appliances, keep your favourite household items out of the landfill with the help of a Repair Café. These free, community-led events aim to reduce landfill waste by fixing items, teaching new skills, and providing an opportunity to enjoy coffee and snacks while meeting your neighbours. With several Repair Cafés coming up…
City crews have been hard at work cleaning our sidewalks, bus stops and medians using sidewalk sweepers, leaf blowers, flusher trucks and hand brooms. The team has also been working on arterial and collector roads and in some residential neighborhoods. This work will continue over the coming weeks. Staff aim to complete residential sweeping during the…
Environment and Climate Change Canada is hosting delegations, representatives, partners, and stakeholders from around the world for the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution. These negotiations are similar in scale to the Paris Agreement for Climate Change, but for the reduction of Plastic…
Earth Day In honour of Earth Day, the City of Ottawa, in collaboration with the Ottawa Tool Library is sponsoring a Repair Café! On Saturday, April 20, visit Jean Pigott Place (inside Ottawa City Hall) at 110 Laurier Avenue West for free repairs of electronics, clothing, small appliances, jewelry, and more. Visit Ottawa.ca/WasteReduction for event details…
This week I had the privilege as Chair of the Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) board to attend the unveiling of a mural at OCH head office entitled, “every moment matters”. The mural is a a mosaic of photos honouring the work of OCH volunteers. The Volunteer Engagement Program at OCH welcomes volunteer groups who want to make…